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State suspends HIP from Feb. 23 to May 15

By ANITA FRITZStaff Writer

The state is once again temporar-ily suspending its Health IncentivesProgram, leaving SNAP recipientsand some local farmers in FranklinCounty and the North Quabbin re-gion facing an even tougher winterwithout the ability to stretch theirfood dollars or sell their produce.

The seasonal suspension of thebenefits that provide an automaticrebate when shoppers use SNAP, for-merly known as food stamps, so theycan buy produce from participatinglocal farms, will begin at the end ofSunday, Feb. 23, and resume Friday,May 15. There has been a suspensionevery year since the program startedin 2017.

The state Department of Transi-tional Assistance, which runs theprogram, announced the suspensionlast week.

The HIP program allows SNAPrecipients to earn benefits at partici-pating farms, but because of the sus-

pension, only through Feb. 23;from Feb. 24 through May 14, theHIP program will be inactive andSNAP recipients will not be able toearn those benefits, though SNAPbenefits will not be interrupted.

HIP benefits earned before thesuspension can be spent through theend of February.

“HIP has helped 71,000 familiespurchase $14.1 million of local pro-duce since its inception in 2017,”CISA Executive Director Philip Kor-man said. “It has brought immensebenefits to local farmers, familieswho rely on SNAP, and our local econ-omy. Its suspension means an inter-

ruption in benefits for hungry peopleand a loss of a reliable market forfarmers, which is why CISA is part ofa broad coalition of partner agenciesand supporters who are advocatingfor year-round funding to be includedin the state budget.”

According to CISA, when HIP isrunning, shoppers use SNAP to buyfruits and vegetables from a partici-pating farm and they receive an in-stant rebate applied directly to theirSNAP account. Those funds areavailable immediately for any futureSNAP purchase. All SNAP recipientsin Massachusetts are automaticallyenrolled in the HIP program, and

both programs are administeredthrough the same EBT card. Forhouseholds of one to two people, theHIP rebate amount is $40 per month;for families of three to five people, itis $60 per month; and for more thansix people, it is $80 per month.

CISA Communications ManagerClaire Morenon said advocates arelooking for the state to add moremoney to its budget for HIP, becauseit hasn’t been able to get through anentire year of funding it because it isso popular.

Morenon said it would be much

Money again runs shortfor food benefits boosting

local farm produce

By MAX MARCUSStaff Writer

GREENFIELD — Some ofthe more wintery aspects ofthis year’s Winter Carnivalhad to be tamped down due tounseasonably warm weatherthis weekend.

Most of Beacon Field onSunday was without snow,making some of the WinterCar nival’s classic activitiesimpossible. No one was build-ing snowmen, no one was sled-ding, the snow sculpture con-test had been called off com-p l e t e l y.

At about 1 p.m., GreenfieldRecreation Director ChristyMoore was weighing whetherto cancel the cardboard sledrace. The hill at the back of thefield had a bit of snow on it,and earlier in the morning ithad been slippery, she said;but he was unsure if it would

be slippery enough for therace’s scheduled start at 2:30.

“But I’d rather not dwell onwhat we can’t do,” she said.

Other, less winter-depen-dent events were still popular,like the horse-drawn wagonrides around the field, the K-9Keg Pull and marshmallowroasting around a big camp-fire.

An ice hockey match be-tween the Franklin CountySheriff ’s Office and the Green-

field Police Department wasnot called off, but the rules ofthe game had to be modifiedsomewhat. When players ar-rived that morning, they foundthat the ice wasn’t solidenough to skate on, said Bar-ney Collins, who works for theSheriff ’s Office and organizesthe hockey team.

“We opted for sneakers to-d a y, ” he said. “I don’t knowhow it looks, but it doesn’t feelgreat, and it’s a little sloppy.”

The Sheriff ’s Office’shockey team typically playsabout four or five games ayear, mostly charity gamesand local tournaments, Collinssaid. The team has played atthe Winter Carnival for aboutfive years now. Usually it hasbeen against the GreenfieldFire Department, but this yearthe Police Department orga-nized a team instead.

Due to the conditions, nei-ther team was at the top of itsgame. Connor Merrigan, of theSheriff ’s Office’s team, endedup wearing Crocs to play.

“It’s very slippery. Mildtraction,” he said.

About halfway through thegame, the score was 6-3, withthe Police Department ahead.

“Personally, I think it’d be awhole different story if we hadskates on,” Collins added, be-fore substituting back into thegame.

By the end, no one wasquite sure what the score was,but all said that the Police De-partment had won. Theyagreed to call it 8-5.

Reach Max Marcus atmmarcus@recorder.com or413-772-0261, ext. 261.

Some activities notpossible without snow

Winter Carnival works around warmth

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STAFF PHOTO/MAX MARCUSIce hockey players at the Winter Carnival on Sunday played in sneakers because the ice wasn’t hard enough.

STAFF PHOTO/MAX MARCUSHockey players shake hands at the Winter Carnival onS u n day.

By DAVID McLELLANStaff Writer

TURNERS FALLS — Anew four-story building forbusinesses and residences,electric car charging sta-tions, a reworked SpinnerPark — this is just some ofwhat the future holds forTurners Falls.

The Montague PlanningDepartment held a public fo-rum Saturday morning at theGreat Falls Discovery Centerto discuss the Turners FallsLivability Plan, a 2013 docu-ment outlining economic andcommunity developmentplans for Montague’s busiestvillage.

Of course, not every-thing’s gotten done since thatplan was drawn up sevenyears ago, but there’s beensome successes and somepromising upcoming pro-jects, said Town Planner Wal-ter Ramsey.

“Turners Falls has greatbones,” Ramsey said. “Therecipe for success has alwaysbeen there.”

Succes sesThe Planning Depart-

ment’s goals for TurnersFalls development are in-creasing access to the Con-necticut River and canal,while improving infrastruc-ture and honoring the “indus-trial foundations” of the vil-lage.

Most of the advancementsince the 2013 Livability Planhas been done with grants,primarily Community Devel-opment Block Grantsthrough the state.

In 2014, the town beganwork on redoing 3rd Street,which is now “more pedes-trian friendly and more hand-icapped accessible,” Ramseysaid. The “highly visible” partof town has more seating,public arts displays and up-graded street lights.

Parking in Turners Fallshas also been expanded, es-pecially the 23-space publicparking lot installed at thecorner of 3rd and Canalstreets. While parking main-tenance is limited in TurnersFalls because parking is free,Ramsey called parking a“publicly subsidized re-source” and one of the“largest economic develop-ment tools” the village has.

Permits have also beengiven out recently for peopleto side-step the winter park-ing ban in certain areas.

Since 2013, the Unity Parkskate park has also opened —the only skate park in thecounty. The town also hiredSuzanne LoManto as cul-tural coordinator within thePlanning Department.

LoManto said when shestarted the job, there were 11vacant storefronts in TurnersFalls. Now, there are none.Investment in the Shea The-ater Arts Center — a town-owned theater — has“spur red” artistic events inwhat is now called the Turn-ers Falls Cultural District.

“We have a strong Febru-ary and we have a strongMarch, and we go rightthrough the spring with a lotof interesting programming,”

Turners looksto make more of

‘recipe for success’

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By ZACK DeLUCAStaff Writer

NEW SALEM — An Orangeman was arrested on multiplecharges following a two-car ac-cident on Route 202 Friday af-ternoon — a crash that sentthree to the hospital.

Darrell Cleveland, 63, was ar-rested on charges of OUI-liquor,OUI-drugs, negligent operationof a vehicle and a marked lanesviolation.

Massachusetts StateTrooper James DeAngelis saidthe crash occurred on Route 202in the area of Moosehorn Road

at approximately 3:53 p.m.“There was a 2014 Nissan

Versa, which appears to havecaused the crash,” DeAngelissaid of Cleveland’s vehicle.

According to DeAngelis,Cleveland struck a 2012 MiniCooper driven by a 57-year-oldwoman from Ayer and with apassenger in the back. Cleve-land was transported to AtholHospital with minor injuries. Af-ter being released from the hos-pital, Cleveland was taken to theAthol State Police barracks forbooking.

According to Diego Abrams,the partner of the woman driv-

ing the Mini Cooper, thatwoman suffered multiple frac-tures in her left leg, and hasbeen released from the hospitalbut faces a “long recovery.” Inaddition, her passenger was ad-mitted to the hospital withwhiplash injuries, but has beenreleased.

“It was a serious accidentand had she not swerved right,she would be dead from this,”Abrams said.

David McLellan con-tributed to this article.Zack DeLuca can be reachedat zdeluca@recorder.com or413-772-0261, ext. 264.

Orange man charged with OUIafter New Salem crash

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOA crash in New Salem Friday afternoon sent three to the hospital. One driver was arrested onOUI charges.

Bernar dstonKiwanis Club of Bernard-

ston: Tuesdays, Vets Club,Hartwell Street. Social time, 6p.m.; dinner meeting 6:30. Open tothe public.

Gr eenf ield“Ask the Nurse”: We d n e s d a y

from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at theGreenfield Senior Center, 35Pleasant St. Greenfield’s PublicHealth Nurse Cheryl Volpe is atthe center monthly. Check yourblood pressure, ask questionsabout medications and bring un-wanted meds for disposal. Free.Sponsored by the GreenfieldHealth Department.

“Poor Folks in Mas-sachusetts Build Power inMovement That Votes”: The Rev.Dr. William J. Barber II and theRev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, along withpoor and directly impacted moralleaders from Des Moines andacross Iowa, will speak Wednes-day at 7 p.m. at the Second Con-gregational Church, 16 CourtSquare. This event is part of the“Must Do MORE (Mobilizing, Or-ganizing, Registering and Educat-ing). To learn more about the cam-paign and the MORE Tour, visitpoorpeoplescampaign.org.

Lt. John Galvin, Post 81 ofthe American Legion, meets thefirst Wednesday of the month at 7p.m. at the John Zon CommunityCenter, 35 Pleasant St.

The Salasin Project: All pro-grams are held at the Salasin Cen-ter, 474 Main St., with the excep-

tion of Dance Movement. Tues-days: 1 to 2:30 p.m., The Nurtur-ing Program for Families in Re-covery; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Danceand Movement at the RPX (be-hind The RECOVER Project).Enter on 1 Osgood St. Wednes-days: 12:30 to 1 p.m. Bag Lunchand Resources; 1 to 3 p.m.,Wo m e n’s Writing Group. Thurs-days: 12:30 to 1 p.m., Bag Lunchand Resources; 1 to 3 p.m.,Wo m e n’s Art Group. Thursdays:Family United Network (FUN).Fridays: Open hours from 10a.m. to noon. For more informa-tion, contact The Salasin Projectat salasinproject@wmtcinfo.orgor 413-774-4307.

Gentle Yoga for Cancer willbe offered Wednesdays, noon to1:30 p.m. at the YMCA. PamRoberts facilitates. Free to indi-viduals living with a cancer diag-nosis and their support person.Program of Oncology Depart-ment of Baystate Franklin Medi-cal Center. Funding support fromWheeling for Healing. To regis-ter, email pamro@aol.com or call413-625-2402.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly(TOPS): Chapter 0395 (weightloss support group) meetsWednesdays at the Mill House onWells Street. Weigh-in from 8:30to 9 a.m.; meeting 9:30 to 10:30.The first visit is free; weeklydues are $2. Contact Kathy at413-648-9741 or Eunice at 413-773-7430 for more information.

Vo i c e s / Vi s i o n s / E x t r e m eStates Support Group: Thisgroup, sponsored by the Western

Mass Recovery Learning Com-munity, offers free weekly meet-ings, Wednesdays 4 to 5:30 p.m.at 20 Chapman St. Open to peo-ple who hear voices, see visionsor experience extreme states.No registration required. For in-formation, contact AJ at aj@wester nmassrlc.org.

The RECOVER Project: TheRECOVER Project hosts a daily“All Recovery Meeting” eachmorning Monday through Satur-day from 10 to 11 a.m at 68 Fed-eral St. All walks of recovery wel-come. Meetings are held in thefront community room. “Eddie’sGroup” is held every Tuesdayfrom 3 to 4 p.m. in the RPX. Formore information, call: 413-774-5489.

Al-Anon Meeting: We d n e s-day, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Beacon Light,Second Congregational Church,Court Square. Ring bell at sidedoor. Anyone who feels her/hislife has been affected by closecontact with a problem drinkeris eligible for membership in Al-Anon or Alateen. al-anon.org.

Bingo at the Moose: Bingo atthe Moose Family Center, 20School St., Tuesdays. Doors openat 4 p.m., bingo begins at 6:15.

Dementia Caregiver’s Sup-port Group: Wednesday, 5 to 7p.m. at LifePath, 101 Munson St.,Suite 201, large conferenceroom. Free group meets the firstand third Wednesday of themonth. For more information,call Molly Chambers, group facil-itator, at 413-772-0003 or 978-544-2259, ext. 2229.

Nor thfieldNatalie C. Foster of Northfield

earned academic honors for workcompleted during the fallsemester at Northfield MountHermon School.

Shelburne FallsShelburne Historical Society

Museum, located on the cornerMaple and Church streets, the for-mer Arms Academy building, isopen Tuesdays and Thursdaysfrom 1 to 4 p.m. Future events tobe announced. Come meet Cura-tor Reba-Jean Shaw-Pichette.413-625-6150.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly(TOPS): Chapter 179 meets Tues-days, Shelburne-Buckland Com-munity Center, 53 Main St. Weigh-in from 6:30 to 7 p.m., programfrom 7 to 7:45. Free first visit. Con-tact Anita Wall at 413-625-2249.

Eagles Auxiliary: Tuesdays, 7p.m., Eagles Hall, State Street.The Auxiliary meets the first andthird Tuesday of the month.

Fraternal Order of Eagles:Shelburne Falls Eagles 2758 meetWednesday, 7 p.m. at 52 State St.The club meets the first and thirdWednesday of the month.

Turners FallsCFCE Playgroup of the Gill-

Montague Regional School Dis-trict meets Wednesdays and Fri-days, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at 78 Av-enue A. The drop-in playgroup issponsored by the Department ofEarly Education and Care, and isintended for caregivers and chil-

dren up to age 5, with a focus onearly literacy and school readi-ness. For more information, callMary at 413-824-5370 or Lili at 413-824-5381.

Wo m e n’s Resource Center atMontague Catholic Social Min-istries, 41 Third St. Monday: Freesewing classes, supplies/ma-chines included, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m. Open hours: Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Offerings includearts and crafts, computers, com-munity resources, gently usedclothing and light lunch served onThursday as well as specializedworkshops. For more informationcall: Andrea at 413-824-5387 oremail: womenscenter@mcsm.org

The Turners Falls HighSchool Alumni Associationmeets the first Wednesday of themonth, excluding January andJuly, at the Montague Elks Lodgeat 7 p.m. Anyone with interest iswelcome to attend.

St. Kazimierz banquet hall,197 Avenue A, is available for thepublic to rent at reasonable rates.Hall capacity is 250, ADA accessi-ble entrance, full bar and kitchen.You do not need to be a member torent the hall. For more informa-tion, call 413-863-4361. The club israising money for a sprinkler sys-tem. To donate, visit Go-Fu n d M e . c o m / S t K a z .

Reg i o n a lScholarships: The Franklin

County Bar Association Commu-nity Fund will award two ThomasW. Merrigan Memorial Scholar-

ships in the amount of $1,000 eachto deserving high school studentsin Franklin County. The scholar-ships will be announced duringthe Law Day celebrations on May1. To qualify for the scholarshipaward, an applicant must be aFranklin County resident, a seniorin high school and in pursuit ofpost-secondary education of anykind. The application has beensent to all area schools and isavailable on the FCBA website,f r a n k l i n c o u n t y b a r. o r g , or byemailing fcbar2@franklincounty-b a r. o r g . The deadline for submis-sions is April 1.

Pain Pals of Franklin County:Meets Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30p.m. at the Community Health Cen-ter of Franklin County, 102 Main St.This is a chronic pain supportgroup led by a medical socialworker who understands chronicpain. To register, call Terry Desaul-tels at 413-659-3413. Free.

Learn to Cope: A support net-work for families affected by ad-diction. Meets on the first andthird Tuesdays of each month, 7 to8:30 p.m., Greenfield CommunityCollege’s main building, Room C-208. Free overdose education andNarcan, the opioid overdose re-versal drug, available at eachmeeting. For more information,call Marcy Julian at 508-404-3539or email mjulian@lear n2cope.org.

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WINTER CARNIVAL PARADE

STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLEAn ice sculpture of Baby Yoda made by Nathan Patterson, of Leverett, is displayed Fridaynight on Main Street as part of Greenfield’s 98th annual Winter Carnival.

STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLEA torch on the Greenfield Common marks the beginning of the 98th annual Winter Carnivalon Friday night in Greenfield.

STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLEIlluminated vehicles and humans make their way down Main Street to kick off Gre e n fi el d ’sWinter Carnival.